AIEN Institute, jointlyestablished by Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) and the University of Tasmaniain 2002, is based on the principle of complementary cooperation and mutualdevelopment between the two universities. The Institute now offers two programs: Bachelor of Information Systems majoring in information management and information systems, and Bachelor of Business majoring in marketing, which were authorized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 2002 and 2003 respectively. The admission of AIEN students is included in the undergraduate enrolment plan of Chinese general colleges and universities. Currently, AIEN has more than 1500 students. From the twenty one cohorts enrolled since 2002,there have been more than 7100 graduates up to July 2025.
In January 2008, the two programs were among the first group of Sino-foreign programs in Shanghai to be reviewed by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. AIEN Institute was audited twice by the Australian Universities Quality Agency(AUQA/TEQSA) in 2005 and 2011 respectively, and received favorable reviews. In March 2017, AIEN Institute obtained accreditation certificates for the two programs issued by Shanghai Education Evaluation Association(SEEA).
The employment rate for AIEN graduates is about 97%. Among the 60% of AIEN graduates seeking advanced further study abroad, over 50% of them have been admitted by the world’s top100 universities.
Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS)
The BIS course covers advanced information technology, information systems, information management, business management, and business logistics.After becoming equipped with academic English proficiency and expertise in analysis, design and development in information systems, the graduates are prepared to become highly-qualified professionals in their relevant fields.Upon completing the program, graduates can apply for further study of a master’s degree, both at home or abroad. They are also readily able to find a professional job or other major-related occupation in various sectors.
Bachelor of Business (BBus)
The BBus course covers advanced marketing theory, marketing expertise, commerce, business management,finance and economics. Throughout the course, the students are equipped with an academic and professional English proficiency in marketing. Further, thegraduates are prepared to become highly-qualified professionals in their relevant fields. Upon completing the program, graduates can apply for further study of a master’s degree, both at home or abroad, and they also have the skills and knowledge to obtain relevant professional employment in their area of expertise.
The Campus of SHOU
In August 2008, SHOU moved to a new campus in Lingang New City, a harbor city which is located in the southeast of greater Shanghai, acting as a satellite city center connecting Shanghai Pudong Airport and Yangshan Deep SeaPort. The new city is located near the shore of the ocean, as well as a large lake called Dishui Lake, the largest man-made lake in China and a major tourismand recreation hub.
At the moment, there are five universities located in close proximity within the Lingang area, with a combined student population of about 100,000. The air is clean and the open spaces are welcoming, which attracts a large number of visitors into the area,particularly those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as cycling, sailing and running. There are a great range of dining, entertainment and shopping options available in Lingang New City, which provide many choices for students who live on the campus.
Campus facilities
The SHOU campus is very modern and convenient, with a wide range of facilities and amenities. The university is also equipped with the latest digital technology, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful and relaxing campus, including parks, lakes and recreation areas.
There are a number of restaurants – both Chinese and western - as well as cafeterias, a supermarket,convenience shops, post office and banking facilities on the campus.
Transportation to central Shanghai
The transport infrastructurein Lingang is developing quickly, and there are now various options providing access to the downtown area of Shanghai:
1. TheSHOU university commuter buses run daily from downtown Shanghai with five routes. One route is from Zhangjiang High Technology Park Metro station to the campus, leaving at 7.00 am each morning. The return bus departs from the campus each day at 1.00 pm and 4.30 pm (Friday at 3.30 pm). The commuting time is about 60 minutes and the bus fare is RMB 10. Zhangjiang High Technology ParkMetro station is only 8 stops from People’s Square in the very centre of Shanghai.
2. The ShanghaiMetro Line 16 runs from Longyang Road Metro Station to two stops in Lingang, Lingang Avenue and Dishui Lake, the latter being the most convenient for arriving at the campus. There is a bus terminal next to the Metro station, which will bring travelers from Dishui Lake station to stops next to the campus.
3. A taxito Pudong International Airport will take around 40 minutes. Another way to reach Pudong International Airport is to take the Metro Line 16 to LongyangRoad Metro Station, which is also the starting stop for Magnetic Elevated Train(with a fastest speed of 431km/h, taking only 7 minutes to reach to the airport.)
Contact Information
AIEN Institute, Shanghai OceanUniversity
No.999 Hucheng Ring Rd, Lingang New Town
Pudong New District, Shanghai
P.R. China
Post Code: 201306
Tel: +86-21-61900785
Email:ien@shou.edu.cn
Website:http://ien.shou.edu.cn
